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The Fight Was Over

It took many detoxes and treatments before he came to understand Step One

It was an ordinary day in a small New England town—much like the day before. I contemplated the dreariness of my life. Life was a struggle. Always, ever since I can remember I was never content. Happiness was but fleeting moments that I could never hang onto. It was as if any joy or peace was only a dream. I was in a constant state of confusion, unrest, discomfort and despair. Anxiety and depression were my default conditions.